*(i could not finish this film but from what i watched)
*
Little Witches wants very badly to be a dark, sexy cult classic, but it never quite conjures the atmosphere or conviction it needs to fully work. Instead, it lands somewhere between moody teen thriller and half-formed occult fantasy occasionally intriguing, often awkward, and ultimately forgettable.
The film leans hard on Catholic-school aesthetics and Satanic panic imagery, but it treats both more as window dressing than substance. There’s an attempt to tap into adolescent rebellion and repressed desire, yet the script rarely digs beneath the surface. What could have been a sharp commentary on fear, control, and moral hysteria remains mostly implied.
The performances are uneven, with some genuine commitment buried under stiff dialogue and flat characterization. The central dynamics between the girls hint at power struggles and insecurity, but those threads are never developed enough to feel dangerous or emotionally grounded.
Visually, the film has moments of late-’90s atmosphere dim hallways, ritualistic iconography, a persistent sense of unease but the direction lacks confidence. Scenes linger without tension, and the pacing drags when it should escalate.
Little Witches isn’t without its cult appeal. There’s a trashy curiosity to it, a sense that it’s circling something transgressive without quite daring to commit but hesitation and thin writing hold it back.
*(i could not finish this film but from what i watched)
*
Little Witches wants very badly to be a dark, sexy cult classic, but it never quite conjures the atmosphere or conviction it needs to fully work. Instead, it lands somewhere between moody teen thriller and half-formed occult fantasy occasionally intriguing, often awkward, and ultimately forgettable.
The film leans hard on Catholic-school aesthetics and Satanic panic imagery, but it treats both more as window dressing than substance. There’s an attempt to tap into adolescent rebellion and repressed desire, yet the script rarely digs beneath the surface. What could have been a sharp commentary on fear, control, and moral hysteria remains mostly implied.
The performances are uneven, with some genuine commitment buried under stiff dialogue and flat characterization. The central dynamics between the girls hint at power struggles and insecurity, but those threads are never developed enough to feel dangerous or emotionally grounded.
Visually, the film has moments of late-’90s atmosphere dim hallways, ritualistic iconography, a persistent sense of unease but the direction lacks confidence. Scenes linger without tension, and the pacing drags when it should escalate.
Little Witches isn’t without its cult appeal. There’s a trashy curiosity to it, a sense that it’s circling something transgressive without quite daring to commit but hesitation and thin writing hold it back.
